The TTC’s Announcement: No Strike — For Now

The missus has been watching the Toronto Transit Commission’s press conference on CP24 and took notes on Twitter. Here’s the scoop:

They say that they are not paid too much.
TTC fares have gone up at a rate double that of TTC employee wages.
The TTC is the least subsidized urban transit system in North America.
They are NOT giving their notice for a strike.
They are asking Adam Giambrone to step in and take over negotiations, and talks will continue through next week.
Apparently, they hate Gary Webster and think they’re more likely to reach an agreement with Giambrone.

Joey deVilla

Wendy says:

April 10, 2008 at 12:17 pm

"Hate" was my word, btw.
ignatz zayatz says:

April 11, 2008 at 9:02 pm

Union: Please get rid of the professional manager & bring in the rookie Miller-appointed lapdog who, in his entire life, has never held a job in the real business world to negotiate a near-billion dollar labour agreement. We, the Union, are certain we can get a fair deal (read: take advantage of Junior).

BTW, our uneducated $26/hr + bonus + benefits + pension ticket booth collectors ARE NOT overpaid. They need to make more money.